How Tae Kwon Do Can Help Your Child

We send our children to school to get the tools they need to prosper in this world, but we neglect the teachings they need to protect themselves physically and emotionally. Bullying is the #1 social issue for children's lives today. So why do we, then, neglect to teach them how to protect themselves? Having your child learn Tae Kwon Do should be another tool in their arsenal for navigating the often difficult waters of high school and even elementary school. Did you know bullying begins in preschool?

Learning Tae Kwon Do is not just for teaching your kids to fight back. It's also a way to stop your child from becoming a bully. The #1 sign a bully looks for is low self esteem and low confidence. Ironically enough, it's also the #1 reason why some kids become bullies themselves.

With martial arts, your child will hold their head high and feel proud of what they can do. Your child will have the courage to try new things and the power to believe in themselves. They will respect themselves -- even when they make mistakes. And when a child respects themselves, other kids usually respect them too! Self esteem is the ticket to making good choices about one's body and mind. If your child thinks they're important, they'll be less likely to "follow the crowd" and less likely to do something dumb or dangerous. Tae Kwon Do will teach your child to value their safety, their feelings, their health -- their whole self. They will know every part of them is worth caring and protecting.

Structure, discipline, leadership, character development, and teamwork -- These are the things your child needs. Tae Kwon Do teaches your child to respect other kids and you. The changes and growth you'll witness will make you proud. You'll see your child start to do the Tae Kwon Do formations, everything clicking in place, smiling brightly because of a hard-earned stripe...taking on more leadership by helping the newer students and gaining self confidence and self esteem from the successes.

Here are just a few benefits your child will get:

* Enhanced physical fitness

* Control and discipline

* Self confidence

* Improved concentration

* Better attention and behavior

* Respect for self and others

* Balance

* Coordination

* Motivation

* Leadership skills

* And the target off his or her back!

While it feels uncomfortable to sometimes think of your child in emotionally and physically stressing situations with bullies, it's even more uncomfortable to think of the results of that bullying.